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How to Measure Cricket Bat Swing Velocity with a Sensor
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How to Measure Cricket Bat Swing Velocity with a Sensor

Bat speed alone hides swing-plane errors. Learn the IMU protocol for straight drive vs pull shot swing plane, angle benchmarks, and 2 cited studies.

cricket·batting·swing-velocity
Equestrian Rider Core Stability: An IMU Test for Pelvis and Trunk Sway Against Horse Movement
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Equestrian Rider Core Stability: An IMU Test for Pelvis and Trunk Sway Against Horse Movement

Equestrian rider core stability test: measure pelvis-to-horse coupling and trunk sway with dual IMUs. Protocol, skill-tier norms, and 2 cited studies.

equestrian·riding·core-stability
How to Measure Hurling Striking Speed with Radar and IMU
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How to Measure Hurling Striking Speed with Radar and IMU

Stick head speed alone hides where the power comes from. Learn the radar+IMU protocol to split wrist snap from rotational power, with 2 cited studies.

hurling·gaelic-games·striking-speed
Measuring Arm Velocity in the Handball Wing Shot: Separating Arm Speed from Trunk Rotation
how to·9 min read

Measuring Arm Velocity in the Handball Wing Shot: Separating Arm Speed from Trunk Rotation

Wing shots can't use the trunk rotation a jump shot uses. See the dual-IMU protocol, contribution bands, and 2 cited studies behind arm velocity share.

handball·wing-shot·arm-velocity
Troubleshooting Jump Sensor Overreads on Soft Surfaces: Mats, Turf, and the Contact-Delay Fix
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Troubleshooting Jump Sensor Overreads on Soft Surfaces: Mats, Turf, and the Contact-Delay Fix

Jump sensor overread on mats and turf comes from delayed ground contact detection. See the mechanism, real research, surface risk table, and a calibration fix.

jump-testing·imu·surface-calibration
How to Measure Seated Throw Power for Para-Athletics
how to·9 min read

How to Measure Seated Throw Power for Para-Athletics

Throw distance can't tell you if extra range came from trunk or arm. Get the field protocol that isolates each, plus class norms and 2 cited studies.

para-athletics·seated-throw·trunk-power
Ski Jump Takeoff Velocity: An IMU Protocol for Isolating the Athlete's Vertical Drive
how to·9 min read

Ski Jump Takeoff Velocity: An IMU Protocol for Isolating the Athlete's Vertical Drive

Jump distance mixes in-run speed with leg drive. Learn the IMU protocol that isolates vertical takeoff velocity, with sensor placement and 2 cited studies.

ski-jumping·takeoff-velocity·imu
How to Measure Trampoline Time of Flight with an IMU on a Training Mat
how to·10 min read

How to Measure Trampoline Time of Flight with an IMU on a Training Mat

Trampoline time of flight decides your score. Learn the IMU protocol for matching competition ToF on a training mat, plus real norms and consistency checks.

time-of-flight·trampoline·imu
Squash Lunge Asymmetry: What a Dominant-Diagonal Deceleration Bias on IMU Data Really Means
research·9 min read

Squash Lunge Asymmetry: What a Dominant-Diagonal Deceleration Bias on IMU Data Really Means

A clean lunge asymmetry score can hide a leg that brakes and returns slower on the same corner every time. See the IMU protocol and cutoffs that catch it.

squash·lunge-asymmetry·imu
How to Measure Ground Contact Time with an IMU Sensor
how to·9 min read

How to Measure Ground Contact Time with an IMU Sensor

Ground contact time separates elite sprinters from the rest by milliseconds. See the foot-sensor thresholds, sprint norms, and force-plate accuracy data.

ground-contact-time·imu·sprint-mechanics
How to Measure Hip ROM and Mobility with an IMU Sensor
how to·8 min read

How to Measure Hip ROM and Mobility with an IMU Sensor

Limited hip rotation is a common hidden cause of a shallow squat. An 800Hz IMU sensor measures flexion, extension, and rotation ROM across five tests.

hip-rom·imu·mobility-assessment
How to Measure Medicine Ball Slam Power with PoinT GO
how to·8 min read

How to Measure Medicine Ball Slam Power with PoinT GO

Guessing at slam power leads to bad load calls. PoinT GO's 800Hz IMU captures peak power, level benchmarks, and a repeatable test setup you can run today.

medicine ball·slam·power measurement